Surf the World

Latest Version

Version
1.0.14
Update
September 17, 2020
Size
5.0MiB
Developer
Category
Users
4
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
Identity
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Surf the World Extension

Miss running into friends in real life? Well now you can bump into friends online!

See when your friends are active on the same site! Easily message friends from anywhere!

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Privacy and Security
• We don't sell your data.
• Website domains are shared when you are on the same site, but paths stay private.
• Only friends you add see your activity.
• Incognito means incognito. Surf the World doesn't have access to private browsing.
• Disable at any time!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Surf the World", "short_name": "Surf the World", "version": "1.0.14", "description": "Surf the World", "permissions": ["tabs", "activeTab", "storage", "identity"], "icons": { "16": "assets/stw-wave-16.png", "48": "assets/stw-wave-48.png", "128": "assets/stw-wave-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Surf The World", "default_icon": "assets/stw-wave.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["contentscript.js"], "matches": [""] } ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js", "socketio.js"], "persistent": false }, "commands": { "addActiveFriend": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+S", "mac": "Command+Shift+S" }, "description": "Sends a message to indicate a friend is active on the page." }, "chatMessageReceived": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+0", "mac": "Command+Shift+0" }, "description": "Imitates receiving a chat message for a random active friend." } }, "web_accessible_resources": ["assets/*.png"], "oauth2": { "client_id": "544716252819-pkog399m56r9png6ojpmhiq61e4lin76.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": ["https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email"] }}
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How to download and manually install Surf the World extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Surf the World extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Surf the World extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Surf the World extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Surf the World extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Surf the World extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Surf the World Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Surf the World extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Surf the World extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Surf the World extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Surf the World extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Surf the World extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Surf the World extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Surf the World extension file

Select and download the Surf the World extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Surf the World extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Surf the World extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Surf the World extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Surf the World extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Klaus McCann (ID: 0000002a7651262b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/21/2020 I don't necessarily want my friends to see all of my online activity... it asks for permission to read and change all my data. Seems like I could instead message friends on another platform when they're online to be safer

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Maggie Pan (ID: 0000000b40c019e1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2020 I really love this! Getting a message using this mimics the natural bumping-into-people experience that I miss from being on campus. It's so easy to feel isolated from friends and it can be hard to keep in touch, but using this makes it easier while bringing a smile to my face at random times throughout the day :) I'm a huge fan